Foodbank demand surges during lockdown

Thousands of emergency food relief hampers are being delivered every day for those struggling during lockdown in New South Wales.

Demand for emergency food relief has spiked during the Greater Sydney lockdown Source: supplied Foodbank

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• The charity has delivered to areas across Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast, and Wollongong since the lockdown was announced on 26 June.
• Between 2,500 and 3,500 hampers are being packed each day.
• The National Debt Hotline has also received calls for support from those who haven't experienced financial stress before.

 A leading charity saying demand has surged by more than 200% during the latest outbreak

 

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